Where the world’s leading hotel appraisers come together to exchange ideas and enhance the hotel valuation methodology and procedures.
International Association of Hotel Appraisers- Overview
The International Association of Hotel Appraisers, LLC (IAHA) brings together the world’s leading hotel appraisers to exchange ideas and enhance the hotel valuation methodology and procedures.
The IAHA offers educational seminars, conferences, courses, professional articles, and mentorships focused on hotel market analysis, financial projections, and valuations.
Membership is by invitation and is based on the quality of an individual’s hotel valuation work product, experience, ethical reputation, stature in the industry, and contribution to the profession. Members have the right to utilize the Member International Associate of Hotel Appraisers (MIAHA) designation.
The IAHA also offers two certifications:
- Certified Hotel Appraiser (CHA)
- Certified Hotel Valuer (CHV)
Obtaining these certifications requires the demonstration of proficiency in valuing hotels. Experienced hotel appraisers can become certified based on their past appraisal education and hotel valuation expertise and experience. New appraisers can take an online course- “How to Value a Hotel” developed and taught by Steve Rushmore, CHA, MAI.
Upon earning the certification, hotel appraisers will receive a certificate suitable for framing (via email). They may use your certification in their CVs, LinkedIn profile, and on the signature line of their appraisal reports. Their names will appear in a Directory of CHA and CHV members located at www.certifiedhotelappraiser.org. They will also become eligible to be considered for Membership in the International Association of Hotel Appraisers, LLC.
Steve's online course "How to Value a Hotel"
Learn from the Creator of the Hotel Valuation Methodology
For the past 40 years, Steve has trained thousands of HVS associates, professional appraisers, consultants, brokers, and hotel school students on the art and science of hotel valuations. In addition, he has developed the most sophisticated software to perform hotel market studies and valuations. Now, Steve is available to personally teach you the necessary techniques and skills to quickly become proficient as a hotel appraiser/valuer.
Become a Certified Hotel Appraiser/Valuer
Advance Your Hotel Career- Become a Certified Hotel Appraiser or Certified Hotel Valuer
If you are an experienced appraiser looking to specialize in valuing hotels or a new valuer starting your career, you need to obtain a hotel valuation certification issued by the International Association of Hotel Appraisers.
By successfully completing an online course, you will become a Certified Hotel Appraiser (CHA) or a Certified Hotel Valuer (CHV) the world's only hotel valuation certification. Adding CHA or CHV certification to your resume and LinkedIn profile will certainly set you apart from all other
appraisers/valuers and industry professionals.
Experienced hotel appraisers can obtain the CHA certification based on their past education and hotel valuation experience. For more information on the criteria for obtaining the CHA certification based on experience- contact Steve Rushmore at steve@steverushmore.com
After successfully passing the online course you will receive a certificate suitable for framing (via email). Your name will also appear in a Directory of CHA and CHV members.
